14 Animation Jobs in the West Midlands

instructions schematics and exploded drawings as directed by the Production team and with their assistance. On a rare occasion creation of models with working animation to assist the Sales team in sales literature, presentations, and exhibitions. Strong IT skills required as ownership of the design package and hardware will be more »

We are looking for an Animator with several years' experience. Reporting to the Art Manager, you will be responsible for the creation of gameplay animation, creature animation and cutscenes to bring our game worlds to life. You will have a varied and challenging role in our game's development maximising … quality as well as efficiency Responsibilities Creating bespoke animations to drive animation direction Help inform design and production decisions and problem solve animation issues Responsible for creating/implementing animation content to an excellent standard Make balanced and rational decisions on the production of assets Deliver content on schedule and … within technical limitations Key Skills High quality animation skills that include experience in bipedal animation, quadruped and facial animation Familiar with next-generation asset creation pipelines and tools Good knowledge of Maya Comfortable working in a pre-defined animation style Self-motivation, excellent communication skills, and a great team-player more »

of SEO and how people use search engines and social media Familiarwith Hootsuite, WordPress, Photoshop and video editing software Confidentin producing video content with animation Social Media and Marketing savvy with an invested interest in all social media platforms Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and strong telephone skills. Willingness more »

and a deep understanding of player motivations Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and collaborative work environment Desirable Experience with motion graphics and animation for UI elements Previous experience working on AAA titles or large-scale game projects Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator experience Benefits 25 Days Holiday, plus more »

paced and collaborative work environment Desirable Previous experience in a principal or leadership role within a gaming or similar Experience with motion graphics and animation for UI elements Previous experience working on AAA titles or large-scale game projects Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator experience Benefits 25 Days Holiday, plus more »

used in game development Support artists in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to art production Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Gaming, Animation, or a related field Familiarity with packages such as Maya, 3DS Max, or Blender Basic knowledge of scripting languages like Python, C#, or MaxScript Passion more »

environment that feels truly collaborative. You will learn from the best, and work along side the future greats of the gaming industry. As an Animation Engineer, you will be at the forefront of creating captivating character animations that bring our game to life. Working closely with animators, artists, and game … developers, you will utilize your technical skills to develop and optimize animation systems, tools, and pipelines. From character movements to environmental effects, your contributions will play a crucial role in elevating the visual quality and immersive experience of our game. Key Duties Include Collaborate with animators, artists, and game designers … to understand animation requirements and technical constraints. Design, develop, and implement animation systems, tools, and pipelines to support character and environmental animations. Optimize animation performance and memory usage to ensure smooth gameplay experiences across various platforms and devices. Implement advanced animation techniques, including blend trees, inverse kinematics (IK), and procedural more »

Principal Technical Animator to join our team at Lighthouse Games. As a Principal Technical Animator, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the animation pipeline and driving excellence in animation quality across our games. You will lead a team of talented Technical Animators, collaborating closely with artists, designers, and … programmers to develop advanced animation systems and push the boundaries of character animation in our games. Key Duties Include Lead and mentor a team of Technical Animators, providing guidance, feedback, and support Establish and enforce animation standards and best practices Collaborate with artists, designers, and programmers to develop advanced animation … systems and tools Create and maintain efficient animation pipelines, ensuring smooth workflow and optimized performance Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in animation technology Drive innovation and improvement in animation processes and techniques Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure animations meet gameplay and technical requirements more »

key role in creating immersive and realistic animations for our games. You will collaborate closely with artists, designers, and programmers to develop and implement animation systems and rigging solutions. Your expertise in character animation and technical proficiency will be instrumental in pushing the boundaries of animation quality and realism in … our games. Key Duties Include Mentor a team of Technical Animators, providing guidance, feedback, and support Create and implement animation systems that meet the technical and artistic requirements of the game Develop and maintain animation tools, scripts, and pipelines to improve efficiency and workflow Collaborate with artists and designers to … animations are visually appealing and meet gameplay requirements Optimize animations for performance and quality Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in animation technology Help drive innovation and improvement in animation processes and techniques Requirements Experience as a Technical Animator in the games industry Bachelor's degree in more »

iterate based on feedback Work closely with the UI team, play testers and games designers to refine and optimise user interactions and flows Develop animation and motion graphics for UI elements to create fluid and premium UX Collaborate with engineers to implement screens and assets into the game engine while … design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Figma Good understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices Experience with motion graphics and animation, bringing UI elements to life Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team A passion for video games and an interest more »

Description Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa. We are defined by our pedigree of talent, and serious ambition to build a new best-in-class game. When you join us at Lighthouse, you will be able more »

at Lighthouse Games, you will play a crucial role in bringing our game assets to life. You will work closely with the character art, animation, and technical teams to develop and implement high-quality game asset rigs that allow for animations. Key Duties Include Create and maintain game asset rigs … that meet technical specifications and aesthetic requirements Develop and implement advanced rigging techniques Collaborate with animators to ensure rigs are optimised for animation workflow Work closely with technical artists and programmers to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to rigging and animation Stay up to date with industry trends and … advancements in rigging and animation techniques Contribute to the development of rigging and animation tools and pipelines Participate in artistic and technical reviews to ensure quality and consistency of game asset rigs Requirements Proficient in Maya or other industry standard 3D software Strong knowledge of rigging and deformations Experience with more »

automotive experience. Autodesk Alias Surface proficiency with OEM studio experience, ideally for around 5 year period, and Grasshopper or Dynamo experience. 2D Presentation/Animation ability in addition to Class A surfacing expertise. A working knowledge of component manufacturing tooling requirements. Working knowledge of PhotoShop/photo editing software. RPT more »

core backbone and pillars of a User Experience along with creating aesthetically pleasing User Interfaces that raise the quality bar in Art, UX and Animation for AAA Game Development. Working part of the centralised DCS team, you will help lay the foundations of UI conceptualisation and implementation requirements, ensuring consistency more »